Tag: recalls
Takata’s faulty airbags looking to cost $1bn (£812m) in U.S. settlement
It hasn’t been a good few years for the automotive industry. First we had the Volkswagen (VW) scandal, and now Takata Corporation’s huge airbag disaster; which may cost the Japanese auto suppliers up to $1 billion (£812 million) in a U.S. criminal settlement.
Takata has been manufacturing airbags for several automakers since 1988, and reportedly holds 20% of the market. Automakers in the mix include Honda, BMW, Chrysler, Ford, Mazda, VW, Nissan and Toyota.
Since 2013, approximately 70 million vehicles in the U.S. have been, or will be, recalled due to the “high risk” of the defective, shrapnel-shooting airbags. The issue involves a defective inflater that may not open properly in the event of a crash, and may actually shoot metal fragments into drivers and/or passengers instead.
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Chewy calcium and vitamin-D tablets are being recalled for impurities
Teva U.K. Limited – a global pharmaceutical company – has recalled a batch of class 2 medicines due to a possible metal contamination.
The pharmaceutical company has recently made a precautionary batch recall for a ‘small number’ of Evacal D3 chewable tablets. The tablets are a calcium-vitamin D supplement used to treat a lack of calcium and vitamin D, predominantly in the elderly.
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Toyota has voluntary recalled 838,000 Sienna vehicles
Toyota is the latest automaker to recall some of their vehicles for a problem with their sliding doors. The recall is thought to be for 838,000 Sienna minivans worldwide, with affected models ranging between the years 2011 and 2016.
The issue is believed to relate to the electrical system for the sliding doors. The problem and danger with the sliding door is that, if it’s obstructed on opening, it could overload the door’s motor circuit and open a fuse. If this happens when the door is closed, there is the risk that the door may slide open while on the road.
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Volvo voluntarily recalls 74,000 vehicles due to a seat belt safety issue
In the same year Volvo released its 2016 and 2017 models, the Swedish manufacturer has initiated a voluntary recall of 74,000 vehicles in the U.S. and a further 5,000 in Canada following a potential issue with a seat belt bolt.
As we often say when we cover U.S based stories: we work closely with American lawyers for varying group actions and legal matters, and these issues may also affect U.K. citizens too.
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Remedies for rusty cars – Toyota’s $4.3 billion settlement to fix all rusty cars in the U.S.
Unfortunately, rusty cars aren’t a thing of the past; as the world’s largest car manufacturer, Toyota, has demonstrated.
Toyota has proposed a $3.4 billion settlement in response to a federal class action brought by U.S. vehicle owners to rectify an issue of potential rusting in over 1.5 million vehicles in the U.S.
Although this is a story from the U.S., we often cover them as we work closely with American lawyers for group actions, and many of the issues over there can transfer over here too.
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Calls for a national database after a string of Vauxhall fire incidents
Following a string of vehicle fires, Vauxhall has had to recall around 1 million 1.4 litre petrol vehicles.
The Vauxhall fire crisis started in 2015 when 234,938 Vauxhall Zafira B models were recalled, as Zafira owners reported problems with the heating and ventilation system.
It looks like the crisis isn’t slowing down!
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“Award-winning cleanser reportedly contains dangerous bacterium” – 15,000 Liz Earle cleansers have been recalled for its dangerous levels of bacteria
For many women across the U.K., they are going to be shocked to find out that their much-loved cleanser may cause serious health issues!
Liz Earle’s ‘Cleanse & Polish Hot Cloth Cleanser’ has been urgently recalled after laboratory testing showed unsafe levels of bacteria in some of the products.
Not nice…
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First exploding Samsung mobiles, now detaching Samsung washing machines. What next?
Samsung are recalling 2.8 million washing machines following 9 reports of injuries
Samsung do not appear to be having a great year…
Following the mass recall of the ‘exploding’ Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobile phones, they have now had to recall 2.8 million washing machines in the U.S., with reports that machines have caused injuries to consumers.
What a nightmare!
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“Refund for the explosive Galaxy Note 7” – Following the ban of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 on U.S. airplanes, Samsung is offering exchange or refund on the ‘explosive’ devices
You may have heard about the ‘explosive’ devices; A.K.A. the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 mobile phones.
Following reports across the globe that the devices are prone to catching fire, with some even reportedly exploding in China, devices have been understandably banned on flights for fears of incidents in the air. In response, the mobile phone manufacturer has since set up booths in airports as part of their ongoing efforts to rectify the situation, and halted production.
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“Progestogen-only Pill Drug Recalls” – Teva UK Ltd has recalled drugs due to impurities showing in their routine testing
Teva UK Limited are one of the latest pharmaceutical manufacturers that have recalled a batch of their drugs.
The Nacrez 75 mg film-coated tablets have been recalled due to impurities found as part of their routine testing. The recall is said to be a precautionary measure taken by the company to ensure the safety of their customers.
However, as with any medicine recall, the dangers to human health are always something to closely monitor.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 7 causes evacuation at Louisville Airport due to battery safety concerns
As you’re probably aware, Samsung are having a real nightmare in terms of their Galaxy Note 7 and its tenancy to suddenly set fire to itself…
In one recent incident off the back of this ongoing issue, a supposedly safe device starting ‘smoking’ at Louisville Airport when the owner tried to power off the phone on take-off at an airport. This caused a big disruption to the outbound flight and led to an evacuation.
Of course, the bigger concern is that the faulty product could have caused a serious incident had this have happened during the flight!
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Mazda recalling up to 42,000 vehicles that may have an airbag dysfunction
There always seems to be a recall in the automotive industry!
One of the latest is yet another problem with airbags for Mazda vehicles, as Mazda North American Operations announces an airbag recall for its Mazda 6 model produced from 4th February 2008 to 3rd December 2009.
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